Abidjan to Nairobi (ABJ–NBO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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KQ Kenya
73H
8:05 PM
GMT T2
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KQ Kenya
73H
8:15 AM
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Abidjan to Nairobi
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 3 Flights/wk 2,856 mi 6h 25m nonstop +3h ahead 11 1-stop hubs

ABJ–NBO is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Kenya Airways leads the route. The flight covers 2,856 miles in approximately 6h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 11 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ABJ–NBO service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
KQ Kenya Airways 3 73H 6h25 – SkyTeam –
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 – KQ
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: KQ (3 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ABJ to NBO direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ABJ to NBO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~41h
Longest
ACC ~11h 7m LOS ~13h 48m CDG ~20h 5m CAI ~20h 35m IST ~21h 35m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
252
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+3h
Nairobi is 3 hours ahead of Abidjan.
ABJ: GMT · NBO: EAT

When it's 6:00 PM in Abidjan, it's 9:00 PM in Nairobi.
Distance & Flight Time
2,856 mi / 4,596 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 6h 25m.
Facts

ABJ–NBO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Abidjan to Nairobi route.
Route details
Distance2,856 mi / 4,596 km
Flight time6h 25m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 3 return
1-stop connections11 hubs
Origin: ABJ
Full nameFélix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport
IATA / ICAOABJ / DIAP
TimezoneAfrica/Abidjan
Passengers/yr2.5M
Elevation21 ft / 6 m
Destination: NBO
Full nameJomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA / ICAONBO / HKJK
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi
Passengers/yr8.2M
Elevation5,330 ft / 1,625 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ABJ to NBO flights.
Nonstop flights from Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport take approximately 6h 25m. The route covers 2,856 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Kenya Airways.
There are approximately 3 nonstop flights per week from ABJ to NBO. The return direction has about 3 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ACC, LOS, CDG, CAI, IST, ADD, LFW, DOH, CKY, DLA and JFK. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Nairobi is 3 hours ahead of Abidjan.
Yes, return flights from NBO to ABJ are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from ABJ to NBO

Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport (ABJ) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) are connected by nonstop service from Kenya Airways. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

ABJ to NBO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ABJ to NBO ranges from 6 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,856 miles (4,596 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

11 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 11 hours via ACC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.